Long Grove, IL Homes for Sale: Luxury & Spacious Properties
Long Grove keeps a historic downtown and a covered bridge at its center, with homes spread across large wooded lots in southern Lake County.
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP codes
- Mostly 60047, some 60060
- School districts
- 76, 79, 96, 120 and 125. Confirm by address
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Living in Long Grove
Long Grove, IL homes for sale are mostly single-family houses on large lots, many of an acre or more, set among oak woods, ponds and creeks. The village is in southern Lake County, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, with Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods to the west, Buffalo Grove to the south and southeast and Vernon Hills and Mundelein to the north.
Long Grove incorporated in 1956 and spans parts of Ela and Vernon townships. The village has a building code and zoning rules written to keep its country setting, and its historic downtown has been protected by village ordinance for decades. Most homes have a Long Grove (60047) mailing address, though some areas use other ZIP codes.
Two things set Long Grove apart from most Chicago suburbs. The village does not levy a municipal property tax; it funds operations through sales tax, permits, fees and other revenue. And the village does not own a sanitary sewer system, so many homes use private septic systems. Location inside the village also sets the school districts and, in some areas, the fire district. The sections below cover the village, how it is set up, schools and the checks that matter most when you compare Long Grove homes.
Local highlights and attractions
The village was named for a long grove of oak and hickory along Indian Creek. A small historic downtown sits near the crossroads, and much of the rest is open land kept by the park district and private conservation easements.
Historic downtown
The downtown business district along Old McHenry Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road is a cluster of shops, restaurants and older buildings, many converted from homes and farm buildings. It hosts the village's largest festivals, including Strawberry Fest, Chocolate Fest and Apple Fest.
The covered bridge
The one-lane covered bridge on Robert Parker Coffin Road, built in the early 1900s, crosses Buffalo Creek at the entrance to downtown. It is the village's best-known landmark.
Reed-Turner Woodland
A state-dedicated nature preserve on Old McHenry Road along a branch of Indian Creek. The Long Grove Park District describes its roughly 50 acres as a remnant of the original oak and hickory grove the village is named for. Trails are open dawn to dusk, and the Reed-Turner Nature Center at 3849 Old McHenry Road serves as the park district's base.
Long Grove Park District
Founded in 1973, the park district owns about 450 acres of woodland, wetland, ponds, trails and ball fields. It has a long-standing policy of not levying a property tax.
How Long Grove is set up
Long Grove runs differently from most villages its size. These are the pieces that change what owning a home here looks like.
No village property tax
The village says it is among about 3% of Illinois municipalities that do not impose a municipal property tax. Homeowners still pay Lake County, township, school, fire, library, college and forest preserve taxes, and the school districts make up most of a typical bill.
Water and sewer
The village does not own or maintain a sanitary sewer system, and many homes are on private septic. Where public sewer exists, Lake County Public Works owns and maintains it. Many homes use private wells, with village or other public water in some areas. Confirm the setup for each address.
Roads
The village maintains about 29 miles of roads. State and county roads cross the village, and some subdivisions have private roads maintained by an association rather than the village.
Subdivisions
Homes range from older houses on country lots to planned subdivisions with their own associations and common areas, including Royal Melbourne, a gated community built around a private golf course. Association rules, dues and road responsibilities vary by subdivision.
Getting around
Long Grove has no train station and few through streets. Map school, work and the train from the actual address before you compare homes.
Main roads
Route 83 runs north and south through the village, and Route 22 (Half Day Road) runs east and west along its northern edge. Old McHenry Road crosses the village toward downtown. Route 53 ends at Lake Cook Road at the village's south side, with I-90 and I-294 reachable from there.
Metra
There is no Metra station in Long Grove. Nearby options include stations on the North Central Service line in Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills, the Milwaukee District North line to the east and the Union Pacific Northwest line in Palatine. Check the current Metra schedule for drive and ride times.
Fire and police
The Long Grove Fire Protection District has its station on Old McHenry Road and serves much of the village. The village lists more than one fire protection district, so confirm the district for the address. The Lake County Sheriff provides police service in the village.
What are the key considerations when evaluating Long Grove homes?
Long Grove homes are mostly single-family houses, from older homes on country roads to larger two-stories built in planned subdivisions from the 1970s on. Some neighborhoods include attached homes or villas maintained by an association. Many houses were custom-built, so two homes on the same road can differ in age, size and construction. Compare each house on its own records rather than by subdivision.
On an acre or more, the property matters as much as the house. Look at drainage, grading, ponds and wetlands, mature trees, the driveway and any outbuildings. Many homes use a private septic system and well, so budget for a septic inspection and a well water test, and ask for service records. If you plan an addition, a new pool, a barn or a rebuild, ask the village which permits and reviews apply, and check any association rules and conservation easements first.
Long Grove area schools
Five public school districts serve parts of Long Grove. The village lists Diamond Lake School District 76, Fremont School District 79 and Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 for elementary and middle school, and Mundelein High School District 120 and Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 for high school. Most of the village is in District 96 and District 125. A ZIP code, mailing city or nearby school does not confirm which schools serve a home.
Before you rely on a school, verify the specific property address with the district.
- Kindergarten through grade 8
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
District 96 covers most of Long Grove. It has a kindergarten center, four elementary schools and two middle schools, including Kildeer Countryside and Country Meadows elementary schools in Long Grove. Its students continue to Stevenson High School.
District 96 - Kindergarten through grade 8
Diamond Lake SD 76 and Fremont SD 79
Parts of northern Long Grove are in Diamond Lake District 76 or Fremont District 79. Confirm the district and assigned buildings for the address, and which high school district follows.
Village school district list - High school
Stevenson HSD 125 and Mundelein HSD 120
Most Long Grove students attend Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. Some northern areas are in Mundelein High School District 120. Stevenson publishes enrollment steps and boundary guidance for confirming an address.
Stevenson enrollment and boundary guidance
Five checks worth making before an offer
Confirm school assignment for the exact address
Long Grove is split among three elementary and two high school districts. Contact the district about the specific address before relying on a listing or a map.
Confirm the village, not just the mailing address
A Long Grove address can belong to a home in the village or in unincorporated Lake County, and village homes can carry other mailing addresses. Check the parcel with Lake County before relying on village services or rules.
Plan inspections for septic and well
Many Long Grove homes use a private septic system and well. Inspect the septic system, test the water and ask for service records. Lake County handles well and septic permits, so ask for any permit history too.
Read the association and easement documents
Many subdivisions have associations that maintain private roads, ponds or common land, and some lots carry conservation easements. Read the declarations, budget and any easement before you plan changes to the property.
Pull the actual tax bill
There is no village levy, but the school, fire and other districts on the bill depend on the address. Get the most recent bill for the property from the Lake County Treasurer and check which exemptions apply.
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Long Grove real estate: buyer FAQs
Which schools serve a Long Grove home?
Most of the village is in Kildeer Countryside District 96 for kindergarten through eighth grade and Stevenson High School District 125. Parts of northern Long Grove are in Diamond Lake District 76, Fremont District 79 or Mundelein High School District 120. Confirm the assignment for the specific address with the district.
Does Long Grove have a village property tax?
No. The village says it does not impose a municipal property tax. Long Grove homeowners still pay county, township, school, fire, library, college and forest preserve taxes, so pull the bill for the specific property.
Do Long Grove homes have city sewer and water?
Many do not. The village does not own a sanitary sewer system, and many homes use private septic systems. Where public sewer exists, Lake County Public Works maintains it. Confirm the water and wastewater setup for the address and plan inspections to match.
What ZIP code does Long Grove use?
Most homes in the village have a Long Grove 60047 mailing address, and some areas use other ZIP codes such as 60060. A 60047 address can also belong to a home outside the village. Check the parcel with Lake County to confirm.
Is there a Metra station in Long Grove?
No. The closest stations are on the North Central Service line in Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. The Milwaukee District North and Union Pacific Northwest lines are also within driving distance.
Who provides police and fire service in Long Grove?
The Lake County Sheriff provides police service. The Long Grove Fire Protection District serves much of the village, and the village lists more than one fire district, so confirm the district for the address.
What is the covered bridge in Long Grove?
A one-lane covered bridge on Robert Parker Coffin Road, built in the early 1900s, at the entrance to the historic downtown. It is still open to traffic.
Communities near Long Grove
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- Kildeer
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